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"Through These Woods.." Commissioned by the North Hills High School Band, PA - Len Lavelle & Lucas Beaver, Directors
"Code:Glass" - Commissioned by Boardman Middle School, OH - Michael Shevock & Tim Tuite, Directors
"A Gift Resounding" -  Commissioned by the Norwin High School Bands, PA - Tim Daniels & Brandon Kandrack, Directors
"Cartwheeling" - Written for Flexible Concert Band
"Silver Outlines" - Commissioned by the Seton Hill University Chamber Winds, PA - Dr. Christopher Marra, Director of Instrumental Activities
"When The Fog Lifts" for Flute Ensemble - Commissioned by the Slippery Rock University (PA) Flute studio, Dr. Cassandra Eisenriech

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 "This Route Has Tolls" for Saxophone & Percussion Octet - A joint consortium project composed with David Reeves
I am a self-employed freelance composer, having received my bachelor's degree in music education from Youngstown State University (2006) and an M.M. in electronic music composition from Duquesne University (2017). I currently teach composition for the Department of Commercial Music, Media, & Jazz at Duquesne University's Mary Pappert School of Music.

Previously, I was an Assistant Band Director in the Kiski Area School District (2013 - 2019), a rural-suburb of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. My responsibilities included directing the high school symphonic band, assisting with the 7-12 jazz ensembles, assisting with the seventh-grade band, eighth-grade band, and advanced instrumental repertoire. Additionally, I was the director of the Kiski Area High School Marching Band. Before that, I was Director of Bands at Norwin High School (2007 – 2013), where the Norwin Wind Ensemble, Norwin Jazz Ensemble, and the Norwin Marching Band were under my direction.​
I have had incredible students over twelve years as a full-time public school teacher.  I am proud to have been recognized by my students through the St. Vincent College Great Teacher Recognition Program" and  Grammy Foundation Music Educator Award Quarterfinalist nomination. I seek to provide design, program, and instructional resources for music and arts programs in addition to composing, arts education, and conducting. I feel fortunate to have the opportunity to interact with musical groups across the country.

I currently reside just outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with my life partner, Bethany, with our two young children, Gavan & Maia.

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